15th Annual Walk of Hope to Benefit ALS - Scheduled for September 10th

The 15th annual Walk of Hope for ALS, a 3.5-mile walk around Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield to benefit The Angel Fund for ALS Research, will be held on Saturday, September 10th, 2016. The event begins with registration at 9 a.m. followed by the start of the walk at 11 a.m. The Angel Fund for ALS Research is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) research at the Cecil B. Day Laboratory for Neuromuscular Research at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive, always fatal neuromuscular disease which leads to muscle weakness and as it progresses, results in total paralysis and the inability to speak and swallow while the mind and senses remain intact. Walkers of all abilities are encouraged to participate as individuals or as a team. To register as a walker or to register a team, log-on to The Angel Fund for ALS Research website at www.theangelfund.org or call the organization at 781-245-7070. Team captains and one guest will be invited to a kick-off meeting on July 21st in Wakefield to discuss the walk and to hear about research updates from renowned ALS research and physician, Dr. Robert H. Brown, Jr. Teams are encouraged to submit their registration before July 21st to be included in this special captain event. Donations to the Angel Fund for ALS Research can also be made online, or can be sent to The Angel Fund, 649 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880. All donations should be made payable to The Angel Fund for ALS Research. To assist its walkers, The Angel Fund for ALS Research has joined FirstGiving.com which enables them to create their own webpage to raise money online. Registered walkers can create their page at www.firstgiving.com/angelfund. In addition to the walk around Lake Quannapowitt, the event includes children’s activities and refreshments for all walkers. There are several levels of corporate sponsorship for the Walk of Hope for ALS. Several local businesses have already pledged their support as sponsors of the Walk, including Major Sponsors the Law Office of Nigro, Pettepit and Lucas, and The J Group benefiting ALS research. Other sponsors include Porcello Law Office. Information about sponsorship opportunities can also be obtained on the website, www.theangelfund.org, or by calling 781-245-7070. The Angel Fund for ALS Research conducts other fund raising events throughout the year which, along with individual and corporate donations, have been beneficial in helping make significant strides in ALS research. For a list of upcoming events, including The Angel Fund Annual Gala on Saturday, August 27th, visit The Angel Fund for ALS Research website, www.theangelfund.org.